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Putin hails “victory” in Luhansk, congratulates troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his troops for seizing the eastern city of Lysychansk. Moscow’s victory comes after weeks of heavy fighting for Ukraine’s last key stronghold in the Luhansk region which is now all but under Russian control. But the fight is not over yet, as Ukraine prepares to defend the area around Donetsk. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UkraineWar #Putin #Lysychansk

Ukraine denies Russia seized last major Luhansk bastion

Russia says it’s taken control of the eastern city of Lysychansk. But the Ukrainians insist the city has not fallen. It’s their last major stronghold in the Luhansk region. Russia’s defence minister reportedly told President Vladimir Putin the province has been liberated. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Sri Lanka negotiating with Russia over fuel deal

Sri Lanka is sending two government ministers to Russia to negotiate for fuel – as pumps run dry. The army has been deployed to the few stations that have any fuel left, to help implement a new rationing system. The government has extended a two-week closure of non-essential state institutions. There’s been widespread anger at the president because of decades of economic mismanagement. Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Russian missiles hit crowded shopping mall in Ukraine

Russian missiles have hit a crowded shopping mall in the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk. More than 1,000 people are believed to have been in the centre at the time of the attack. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Ukraine forces to retreat from embattled Severodonetsk: Governor

Defending Ukrainian troops will have to withdraw from the embattled city of Severodonetsk, the governor of Ukraine’s Luhansk region has said, after weeks of fierce fighting against Russian forces in the strategic city. Al Jazeera’s @Charles Stratford has more from Kyiv, Ukraine. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ukraine #UkraineWar #Severodonetsk #Russia

BRICS summit: Chinese and Russian presidents criticise West

The war in Ukraine was high on the agenda of this week’s BRICS meeting. The host, Chinese president Xi Jinping, criticised what he described as the abuse of international sanctions. It was also the first major diplomatic appearance of Russian President Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s @Katrina Yu reports from Beijing, China. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #BRICS #Russia #China #Ukraine

Russian forces boost efforts to seize eastern Ukraine city

Russian forces are intensifying their efforts to take full control of the eastern city of Severodonetsk. While Moscow has deployed reserve troops, Kyiv has also sent additional soldiers to counter them. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from Kyiv. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News

Russia says Azovstal siege is over, in full control of Mariupol

Russia claims to have fully captured Mariupol in what would be its biggest victory yet in its war with Ukraine, marking an end to a weeks-long attack that left the strategic port city in ruins. Al Jazeera’s @Dorsa Jabbari reports from Moscow, Russia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #Ukraine #UkraineWar